Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Risk expert to join the corporate governance team at QVH; a forward thinking and patient centered organisation. In this new and exciting role within the central corporate governance team, you will provide professional advice and support in relation to all aspects of risk management, act as subject matter expert and lead the implementation of our new Risk management framework, supporting the development of a culture and environment where effective risk management is embedded in all areas of the Trust to help us to achieve our ambitions and objectives.



The Risk Management Specialist will provide professional advice and support in relation to all aspects of risk management, including responsibility for the processes and systems in place for the Board Assurance Framework, the Organisational Risk Register and Local Risk Registers.



The post holder will provide the trust with expertise in risk management issues and act as a subject matter expert, closely working with the Board, Executive Team, Directorates, Corporate functions and Business Units



The post holder will lead the implementation of the trust's risk management framework, including risk appetite, developing a culture and environment where risk management is embedded in all areas of the trust to support the achievement of the trust's objectives.



The post holder will have significant influence over the application of the framework to ensure its effectiveness and consistent application in line with good practice and governance requirements.



The post holder will lead on all aspects of risk reporting, ensuring the Board, its Committees, the Executive, Directorates, corporate functions and Business units receive high quality reports and data to support the framework, utilising the trust's risk management software.



Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.



We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.



Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.



Risk Management Framework



Responsible for the development and implementation of the risk management framework, ensuring the policy is regularly reviewed, fit for purpose and in line with good practice



Guided by good practice in risk management and national guidance, freedom to interpret the application of effective risk management across the trust as the lead specialist



Provide visible leadership across the trust in the delivery of the risk management framework, developing and supporting a high level of engagement at all levels



Ensure local risk registers are in place and effective, liaising with local teams to support the identification, recording, and monitoring of risks and controls within their area, including where appropriate the escalation of risks



Ensure the organisational risk register is in place and effective, liaising with risk owners and handlers to ensure the accurate recording and management of risks and controls



Working with others to support the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options related to risk controls and actions



Responsible for ensuring actions associated with risks are monitored, completed and accurately recorded



Responsible for the Board Assurance Framework process, ensuring that strategic risk is aligned with strategic objectives and the effective management of controls and assurance are in place. Working with strategic risk owners to ensure the BAF is regularly reported at Board level



Support the trust's development and application of risk appetite



Develop the effectiveness of the risk management framework to support the trust's governance, performance and decision making at all levels of the trust



Ensure all identified risks are assessed to ensure the correct recording and management of the risk, supporting individuals through the process



Produce and analyse various risk reports and presentation of risk data, including a degree of complex information



To contribute to annual reporting requirements such as the trust's annual report and annual governance statement



To participate and support internal and external audit programmes



Contribute to the development and the effective running of the Organisational Risk Oversight Group, acting as a key member and providing the secretariat to the group



Produce and support deep dive risk reviews on a periodic basis and as required



Ensure the triangulation of other metrics to support the overall approach to risk, ensuring themes and trends are identified, analysed and interpreted



Provide horizon scanning abilities to support the identification of risk



Plan, organise a comprehensive work plan in relation to risk management to ensure the effectiveness of the framework throughout the trust and a process of continuous improvement



To take responsibility for keeping up to date with developments in risk management and governance to ensure compliance and application of good practice



Education and Training



Responsible for the development and delivery of board level training in risk management and the Board Assurance Framework



Provide risk management training to staff at all levels including clinicians and management



Work with the Learning and Organisational Development Team to ensure training needs are identified for all individuals involved in risk management processes



Develop guidance, advice, toolkits and other resources to support staff at all levels



Design, develop and deliver specialist training programmes to meet the needs of those involved in risk management processes, ensuring their consistent delivery and maintaining clear records of attendance



Ensure all users of the trust's risk management system (InPhase) are trained and competent in its use



Undertake horizon scanning activities to enable early identification and assessment of potential changes



Supporting staff to develop a culture of effective risk management through education, training and expertise and ensuring risk management is embedded into business as usual



Systems



Act as system administrator for the trust's risk management system (InPhase), ensuring access to the system is available for all staff requiring access



Ensure the system is configured in line with the requirements of the trust, including its automation, notification and reporting capabilities



Responsible for ensuring the system is developed to ensure the effectiveness of risk registers and the Board Assurance Framework



Liaise with the supplier and user community to ensure the most effective use of the system to manage the framework